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Milky Spore / Nematodes for Grub Control?

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TheEggMan said:
Are any of you using any natural techniques for grub control? Milky Spore, nematodes, other?

If so, how is it working for you?
Yes, I have done them all. I have seen a marked decline over a 2 year period. I am talking from 100s of them on 1 plant to 10.

You need to add Bag a bug to the list as well. the work brilliantly.
 
wtodd_h said:
Milky spore is effective, but can take three years of active application to achieve a control result. The Andersons now make an organic OMRI certified grub control that, I believe, protects against 12 different types of grubs. I haven't personally used it and don't have a grub issue, however if it came to it I would want to try this product.
This is BT. You can get liquid here https://www.domyown.com/monterey-bt-insecticide-p-2821.html?sub_id=11262
 
wtodd_h said:
@Factor thank you, both have Bacillus Thuringiensis. Any idea what the strain SDS-502 vs SA-12 solids might indicate?
http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/btrefs.html

http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/btgen.html

I believe it related to what strain of the Bacteria BT
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strain_(biology)

BTW I love your State. Maine is awesome.